Motive

"Motive" in Dutch

bewegend

(causing motion)

bewegings

(Relating to motion and/or to its cause)

motioneel

(Relating to motion and/or to its cause)

beweegreden

(a cause to commit a crime)

motief

(a cause to commit a crime)

motief

(music: theme or subject)

motief

(arts: motif)

motivatie

(a cause to commit a crime)

onderwerp

(music: theme or subject)

motiveren

(to prompt or incite)

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